In Columbus, 3 Stations Unite To Honor Chris Bradley
December 7th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyIt is indeed rare for three local TV competitors in the same market to forget their differences and to come together to honor a beloved member of the community. On Monday night, three local TV affiliates in Columbus, will air Standing with Chris, a program to honor the life of the late Chris Bradley and to promote the importance of bone marrow donation and show Central Ohio viewers how they can help save lives.
‘Good News’ Reporter Recognized For Facebook Success
November 30th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyKristen Hampton, the ‘Good News’ reporter at WBTV, won the Social Media Excellence Award for Individual Talent for her humorous and authentic Facebook videos. “And that’s what I think is so cool because I think I’m kind of obnoxious. But it’s funny that people see the real side of me and they like it.”
KCCI Wins A TVNewsCheck Social Media Excellence Award
November 28th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyKCCI, the Hearst-owned CBS affiliate in Des Moines, Iowa took the top spot in the Small-Medium Market category. Hope Wilson, KCCI’s social media producer, said the station likes to focus on finding personal moments and really incredible people.
KTVA Earns Nine Alaska Broadcasting Awards
November 20th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyKTVA, Anchorage’s CBS affiliate owned by Denali Media, was awarded 8 Goldie Awards by the Alaska Broadcasting Association. “Reporting the truth to Alaskans is at the core of what we do, and it’s nice to be recognized for that effort,” said Janis Harper, KTVA’s news director.
WUSA Hosts Workshop To Prevent Child Sex Abuse
November 16th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyOne out of every 10 children will be sexually abused before they turn 18. WUSA in Washington, D.C., is hosting a free workshop that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.
TV News Print Ads From Days Gone By
November 2nd, 2018 by Paul GreeleyLocal TV news back in the day used to frequently advertise in the local newspaper. Here are some random print ads that I found interesting. If you’ve got a print ad example from your TV station, or any other for that matter, from yesterday or today you’d like to share, send them to me.
WROC Airing Congressional Debate From Studio
November 1st, 2018 by Paul GreeleyTwo candidates, one running for the first time, will debate live from the studios of WROC Rochester, N.Y., tonight looking to replace a woman who held the seat for more than 30 years. “Last week, we were proud to bring our viewers the New York Gubernatorial Debate, and now we’re honored to not only carry a debate, but also host it in our studio,” said Wendy Bello, WROC’s general manager.
Remembering Lee Kinard, WFMY’s Walter Cronkite
October 26th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyLarry Audas, WFMY’s general manager, wanted to share this tribute to Lee Kinard posted on the station’s website, along with some videos. On one Facebook post about Kinard, Audas wrote, “Respectfully, Lee was the Walter Cronkite of Greensboro, but his influence, service and love of community extended beyond the news desk. He was a pioneer and will be remembered.”
Homeless Teen Gets Full Scholarship Thanks To WKMG
October 22nd, 2018 by Paul GreeleyA news producer at WKMG Orlando, Fla., gets involved to help a homeless teen receive a full scholarship. “I will do it again tomorrow for somebody and nobody might ever know about it. It’s just what we do here. We do little things to try to help somebody all the time. That’s just what we do. I love working here. It was an exceptional day.”
WPEC Recording Congressional Debate Tonight
October 16th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyThe race for the Congressional District 18 seat is of national importance and has been identified as a priority for both the Republican and Democratic Parties. “The opportunity to have viewers hear an open and unedited exchange of ideas is something we are very proud to be a part of. It is also a responsibility we take seriously,” said WPEC’s news director